Srinivasa Chowdary

Results-driven Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Planning, Vendor Development, and Supply Chain Management Professional with over 17 years of progressive experience across Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices, Industrial Automation, Machine Building, Robotics, Home Appliances, Tooling, and Manufacturing Industries. Possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Supply Chain Management & Operations Management) and Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Extensive expertise in Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Commodity Sourcing, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, MRP, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Development, Procurement Transformation, Cost Reduction, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Planning, Material Scheduling, Forecasting, Procurement Analytics, Localization, Import Substitution, Logistics Management, Warehouse Operations, and Supply Chain Risk Mitigation.

Demonstrated success in delivering procurement savings, developing global supplier networks, managing multi-million-dollar sourcing programs, optimizing inventory and working capital, establishing alternate sourcing strategies, and leading cross-functional procurement initiatives across complex manufacturing environments.

Senior Procurement & Sourcing Manager - BHARAT FORGE LIMITED - Pune

(2026-01)

• Lead end-to-end Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations for Forgings, Machining, Automotive Powertrain Components, Aerospace Assemblies, Defence Programs, Machine Building Projects, Industrial Automation Systems and Robotics.
• Develop sourcing strategies for castings, forgings, CNC-machined components, servo motors, sensors, electrical components, tooling, coating processes and special manufacturing technologies and sub contract manufacturing
• Manage supplier identification, qualification, onboarding and strategic supplier development initiatives.
• Drive RFQ management, cost estimation, commercial negotiations and supplier contract finalization.
• Implement multi-vendor sourcing strategies to reduce dependency risks and ensure business continuity.
• Conduct supplier audits aligned with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and customer-specific standards.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA and SPC implementation for new supplier qualification and new product development programs.
• Drive localization and import substitution initiatives to reduce lead time and procurement spend.
• Monitor supplier KPIs including OTD, Quality, Cost and Delivery Performance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality functions.
• Manage tooling procurement, budgeting and cost optimization projects.
• Conduct spend analysis and procurement planning to identify savings opportunities.
• Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues using RCA, 8D and CAPA methodologies.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships supporting business growth and innovation.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and MIS reports.
• Manage SAP S/4 HANA MM activities including PR, RFQ, PO Creation, Vendor Management and Procurement Reporting.
• Manage BOM structures, Item Master and Material Master Data.
• Lead sourcing of aerospace and defence components involving critical specifications.
• Manage procurement for automation systems and machine building projects.
• Oversee inventory operations across 24+ warehouses throughout India.
• Maintain real-time inventory synchronization through SAP ERP.
• Perform demand planning and ensure material availability aligned with customer schedules.

Senior Procurement & Sourcing Manager (SCM) - ATOMBERG TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD - Pune

(2023-10 - 2025-11)

• Led strategic vendor identification and sourcing for critical components.
• Managed RFQ processes involving more than 50 suppliers.
• Negotiated supplier contracts generating 18–32% procurement savings.
• Developed alternate sourcing strategies for over 40 critical components.
• Conducted part costing, reverse costing and should-cost analysis.
• Managed tooling cost estimation and procurement planning.
• Coordinated BOM creation and SAP procurement activities.
• Conducted MRP planning, demand forecasting and supply scheduling.
• Implemented supplier performance scorecards and KPI dashboards.
• Managed PPAP/APQP compliance and supplier audits.
• Conducted localization and supplier development initiatives.
• Achieved supplier OTD performance above 95%.
• Led inventory optimization and supply chain improvement projects.

Senior Procurement & Vendor Development Manager - CIRCUITRONIX PVT LTD - Gurgaon

(2020-10 - 2023-10)

• Led supplier development and sourcing activities for medical devices.
• Conducted FDA and GMP supplier audits.
• Negotiated supply agreements achieving 18–22% cost reductions.
• Developed alternate sources for critical medical components.
• Managed forecasting, procurement planning and inventory management.
• Coordinated supplier APQP, PPAP and validation activities.
• Managed supplier scorecards and KPI measurement systems.
• Conducted spend analysis and sourcing optimization projects.
• Implemented localization and import substitution programs.
• Developed supplier relationship management framework.
• Managed Purchase Orders, supplier scheduling and logistics planning.

Senior Procurement Manager & Sourcing Specialist - TRIPLUS INDUSTRY SDN BHD - Malaysia

(2017-04 - 2020-01)

• Managed vendor development and sourcing activities for tooling and manufacturing components.
• Conducted RFQ management and supplier evaluation.
• Achieved procurement savings of 12–20%.
• Performed TCO analysis and spend analysis.
• Managed MRP planning and material scheduling.
• Implemented supplier performance dashboards.
• Conducted supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Managed supplier complaints and corrective actions.
• Supported procurement transformation initiatives.

Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist - BRAND PLUS SDN BHD - Malaysia

(2014-05 - 2017-04)

• Managed sourcing of tooling and injection moulding suppliers.
• Conducted RFQ activities and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinated PPAP submissions and supplier validation.
• Managed supplier performance and quality compliance.
• Developed alternate sourcing solutions.
• Conducted tooling cost analysis and procurement planning.

Procurement Specialist & Vendor Coordinator - JAI SARA TOOLING SYSTEMS PVT LTD - Hyderabad

(2013-01 - 2014-02)

• Managed aerospace tooling procurement programs.
• Conducted supplier audits and qualification activities.
• Negotiated supplier contracts and cost settlements.
• Coordinated APQP, PPAP, SPC and CAPA implementation.
• Developed supplier scorecards and vendor improvement initiatives.
• Managed procurement planning and supplier delivery schedules.

Sourcing & Vendor Development Engineer - KUSALAVA INTERNATIONAL LTD - Vijayawada

(2010-11 - 2012-08)

• Managed sourcing for die casting, machining and manufacturing suppliers.
• Conducted RFQ and supplier qualification activities.
• Negotiated tooling and component pricing.
• Managed supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Controlled BOM and Purchase Order activities.
• Conducted cost analysis and value engineering projects.

Procurement & Vendor Sourcing Engineer - SAM KRG PISTONS & RINGS LTD - Hyderabad

(2008-12 - 2010-11)

• Managed procurement for die casting and machining suppliers.
• Conducted supplier evaluation and sourcing activities.
• Managed MRP planning and procurement scheduling.
• Negotiated supplier pricing agreements.
• Coordinated BOM management and purchase order processing.
• Conducted supplier audits and performance monitoring.

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGBM) - Supply Chain Management & Operations Management - Hyderabad Central University (2011 - 2011)

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) (2008 - 2008)